Archive · 20 Jul 2025
India Sugar Exports Reach 700,000 Tonnes with Further Growth Forecast
India is selling sugar to other countries.
From January to mid-July, they exported about 6.5 to 700,000 tonnes of sugar.
The government lets sugar companies export a small amount.
The price of sugar is currently around $484 per tonne in the world market.
They are hoping to export around 900,000 tonnes by the end of September.
Farmers are planting more sugarcane in some areas because the weather has been good.
This means there should be plenty of sugar available.
India exported 6.5–700,000 tonnes of sugar between January 20 and mid-July.
The Food Ministry allowed over 500 sugar mills a uniform export quota.
White sugar prices are around $484 per tonne in the international market.
India may export around 900,000 tonnes of sugar by September.
Sugarcane planting in Maharashtra and Karnataka has improved.
- Who
- India's sugar mills and exporters.
- What
- India's sugar exports.
- When
- From January 20 to mid-July; projected exports by September 2025.
- Where
- India, exporting to various countries.
- Why
- To meet global demand and utilize export quotas.
Market Conditions
Domestic & International Markets
Market pricing impact
Market Conditions
Additional volumes could be exported if the global market conditions turn favorable.
Domestic & International Markets
Domestic sugar prices are firm compared to the international market.
- Exported Sugar (Jan-mid July)
- 6.5-700,000 tonnes
- Export Destinations
- Somalia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, UAE, Libya, Tanzania
- International White Sugar Price
- $484 per tonne
- Projected Exports by Sept
- 900,000 tonnes
- Sugar Production 2024-25
- 26 million tonnes